3 way toggle switch - Where to find Hex Nut?

[GaryJov]

Hey everyone,

I've recently overhauled my Jazzmasters with vintage correct wiring and components - the only niggle is that the switchcraft switch doesn't have the "correct" hex nut as seen on vintage examples.

Can anyone direct me to where I can source these? I believe they are 15/32 (or better yet, sell me! ). I much prefer how they look over the gibson knurled nut style.

Thanks!

[timtam]

Assuming 15/32" is correct ... electronics and fastener suppliers , eg
https://au.mouser.com/Electromechanical ... qmZ1z0z2ew
https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0147996
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-2-MS250 ... 2801496988

TBH for small parts like this I'd also consider buying a cheap switch just for the nut (although import switches are more likely to be metric), or scavenging it from one I had lying around. Although if you're a bit OCD about nuts you might have to hunt for one with the right plating / look.

BTW Fender switch has hex nut ...
https://darrenriley.com/store/fender-ja ... 053694000/

[adamrobertt]

Assuming 15/32" is correct ... electronics and fastener suppliers , eg
https://au.mouser.com/Electromechanical ... qmZ1z0z2ew
https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0147996
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-2-MS250 ... 2801496988

TBH for small parts like this I'd also consider buying a cheap switch just for the nut (although import switches are more likely to be metric), or scavenging it from one I had lying around. Although if you're a bit OCD about nuts you might have to hunt for one with the right plating / look.

BTW Fender switch has hex nut ...
https://darrenriley.com/store/fender-ja ... 053694000/

lol $18???? That's a $3 switch.

[timtam]

BTW Fender switch has hex nut ...
https://darrenriley.com/store/fender-ja ... 053694000/

lol $18???? That's a $3 switch.

Do you have a source to get that switch at $3 ? The price to dealers from switchcraft would be low, but switchcraft dealers (incl the big eletronics supply houses) selling to the public are in the same high priced ballpark ...
http://www.switchcraft.com/productsumma ... Parent=739
I think they figured out long ago that if you can call it a "guitar part" then people will pay. But a generic DPDT toggle that everyone else in electronics uses and regards as superior to old style open toggle switches would indeed only cost a few bucks.

[dadsoda]

I lost one once and emailed fender. They shipped a couple out to me fast and free!